Fragrance comparison

Cereus No. 6 vs Malbec Supremo

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 16 Oct 2026 69 ratings analysed

Cereus No. 6

Cereus

4.003 votes

Rank #60,335 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Malbec Supremo

O Boticário

4.2966 votes

Rank #25,939 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malbec Supremo takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cereus No. 6
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malbec Supremo
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cereus No. 61/4

Malbec Supremo3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Malbec Supremo
Sillage & projection: Malbec Supremo
Value for money: Cereus No. 6
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Malbec Supremo

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Cereus No. 6Cereus

Malbec SupremoO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

4.29/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 38%Had 32%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

45%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMalbec Supremo

SillageMalbec Supremo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value51

Category winnerCereus No. 6Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

soft spicy84%

woody77%

floral69%

fresh61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

FennelBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

CardamomQuinceLicoriceLady Slipper Orchid

Base5-7 hrs

Haitian VetiverAmberCedar

Top

CedarOlibanumCassisFruity NotesBlack PepperLimeViolet LeafLemon

Heart

OakVirginian CedarPatchouliPatchouli LeafCinnamonCoffeeLicorice

Base

AmberBenzoinMossLeatherwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Licorice, Amber and Cedar. Durations are only published for Cereus No. 6, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night32

Spring21

Summer3

Fall74

Winter100

Day23

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Casual 38%Work 37%Date 16%Party 9%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,335

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,939

PerfumerJean-Marc Chaillan, Napoleão Bastos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMalbec SupremoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cereus No. 6 opens with a sharp burst of lemon and bitter bergamot before crisp green fennel cuts through the citrus fog. The first three minutes carry a noticeable alcohol lift. Soon after, cool crushed cardamom and dry quince flesh appear, supported by a gentle ribbon of dark licorice and soft lady slipper orchid. I…

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Malbec Supremo by O Boticário opens with a burst of zesty lime, fresh bergamot, and cracked black pepper, quickly balanced by tart cassis. This energetic start makes way for a dense, masculine core centered around cedarwood, aged oak, and warm cinnamon. A subtle dark coffee note adds depth without making it smell like…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cereus No. 6 or Malbec Supremo?

Malbec Supremo takes 3 of 4 categories. Cereus No. 6 is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Malbec Supremo is rated 4.29/5 from 66 votes. Choose Cereus No. 6 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Malbec Supremo for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No. 6 or Malbec Supremo?

Malbec Supremo lasts longest (Malbec Supremo 79/100, Cereus No. 6 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No. 6 or Malbec Supremo?

Malbec Supremo projects furthest (Malbec Supremo 77/100, Cereus No. 6 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No. 6 and Malbec Supremo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Licorice, Amber and Cedar.

Is Cereus No. 6 or Malbec Supremo better for summer or winter?

Cereus No. 6 suits daytime wear; Malbec Supremo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cereus No. 6 and Malbec Supremo?

Cereus No. 6 has top notes of Fennel, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Cardamom, Quince, Licorice and Lady Slipper Orchid, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Amber and Cedar. Malbec Supremo has top notes of Cedar, Olibanum, Cassis and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Oak, Virginian Cedar, Patchouli and Patchouli Leaf, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Moss and Leatherwood.